RFP-TwoAquaticsFullDesign-071326.pdf

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)

FOR

ARCHITECTURE AND ENGINEERING SERVICES

FOR

TWO (2) AQUATIC CENTERS

SINGING HILLS AQUATIC CENTER

JAYCEE ZARAGOZA AQUATIC CENTER

CITY OF DALLAS

PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT

ISSUED: JULY 17, 2026

DUE: AUGUST 7, 2026 AT 1:00 PM

PKR-2026-00030846 (Singing Hills Aquatic Center)

PKR-2026-00030847 (Jaycee Zaragoza Aquatic Center)

Park and Recreation Department Facility Development Division

Professional Services for Two (2) Aquatic Centers Singing Hills and Jaycee Zaragoza Aquatic Centers

Request for Proposals

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1 – GENERAL INFORMATION

SECTION 2 – SCOPE OF SERVICES

SECTION 3 – SELECTION PROCESS

SECTION 4 – DRIVE REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 5 – SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 6 – SELECTION CRITERIA WEIGHTING

SECTION 7 – PROPOSED SCHEDULE

SECTION 1 – GENERAL INFORMATION

The City of Dallas, represented by the Park and Recreation Department (PARD) – Facility Development Division, is soliciting proposals from qualified architectural and engineering firms (A/E) to provide professional services for two (2) aquatic center facilities: Singing Hills Aquatic Center and Jaycee Zaragoza Aquatic Center. Each project will be awarded under a separate contract. The highest-ranking firm will start negotiations for their choice of project. The second-highest ranking firm will start negotiations for the remaining project. The anticipated funding schedules for each project are provided below.

Estimated Construction Budget: $6,300,000.00

City of Dallas Contact Information: Any inquiries or concerns regarding the RFP procedures or processes shall be directed to the PARD Project Manager mentioned below.

Submittal Due Date: Proposals are due on Friday, August 7, 2026, by 1:00 PM. Proposals need to be addressed to Project Manager Kamil Miskowiec, City of Dallas Park and Recreation Department, Room 6FN, City Hall, 1500 Marilla, Dallas, Texas 75201. Submit proposals to http://dallascityhall.Bonfirehub.com. Questions must be submitted no later than Friday, July 31, 2026, at 5:00 PM.

SECTION 2 – SCOPE OF SERVICES

The Scope of work includes Finalizing Scope Development, Scope-to-Budget Assessment, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Bidding, Permitting and Construction Administration Services for two (2) Aquatic Centers. The professional services required for the project include, but are not limited to architecture, landscape architecture, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, plumbing engineering, surveying, civil engineering, accessibility consulting, geotechnical engineering, structural engineering and cost estimation. A sample of the Architect’s Contract is attached to this RFP. The final scope of design services will be determined during fee negotiations between the City and the selected firms and will be reflected in the final fee proposal.

Other services shall include, but are not limited to:

1. Community Engagement Meetings

2. Meeting all applicable codes and regulations including the City’s Green Building Policy

3. Permitting Application

Professional Services for Two (2) Aquatic Centers

AQUATIC CENTER #1

Singing Hills Aquatic Center – 6805 Patrol Way, Dallas, TX 75241 Estimated Construction Budget: $3,300,000.00 Complete Design of Singing Hills – August 1, 2027 Begin Construction of Singing Hills – January 15, 2028 Complete Construction of Singing Hills – March 1, 2029 A conceptual plan, phasing plan and cost estimate will be required for determination of scope.

Preliminary project scope may include:

Six (6) lane lap pool, 25 yards long, maximum depth 9’-0”, shallow end 3’-6”; includes lane stripes, end-of-lane “Ts”, backstroke flags, and lane lines

Sprayground Waterslide Bathhouse Administration office Filtration equipment structure Sunshade pavilion Pool deck Substantial earthwork and grading Access drive Extension of existing park trail Landscaping

AQUATIC CENTER #2

Jaycee Zaragoza Aquatic Center – 3125 Tumalo Trail, Dallas, TX 75212 Estimated Construction Budget: $3,000,000.00 Complete Design of Jaycee Zaragoza – May 1, 2027 Begin Construction of Jaycee Zaragoza – September 1, 2027 Complete Construction of Jaycee Zaragoza – April 1, 2028 A conceptual plan, phasing plan and cost estimate will be required for determination of scope.

Preliminary project scope may include:

Six (6) lane lap pool, 25 yards long, maximum depth 9’-0”, shallow end 3’-6”; includes lane stripes, end-of-lane “Ts”, backstroke flags, and lane lines

Bathhouse Administration office Filtration equipment structure Pool deck Landscaping Perimeter fence and gate enclosing new pool and existing sprayground

For all projects, the following deliverables will be required:

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Preparation of planning-level construction estimates for each aquatic center, including construction costs, site development and utilities, FF&E, contingencies, and anticipated cost escalation based on projected construction schedule.

Development of conceptual site plans and supporting scope narratives aligned with proposed budgets.

Identification of phasing strategies, if applicable, to align scope with available funding.

Participation in two public input meetings will be required.

SECTION 3 – SELECTION PROCESS

The City’s selection committee will rank the firms to seek the most qualified firm for the project based on the evaluation criteria established in this RFP and answers provided at the interview, if an interview is conducted.

Acceptance of evaluation methodology: By submitting a proposal in response to this RFP, the respondent accepts the evaluation process and acknowledges and accepts that determination of the most qualified firm may require subjective judgments by the selection committee.

Public information: All information, documentation, and other materials submitted in response to this solicitation are considered non-confidential and/or non-proprietary and are subject to public disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act after the solicitation is completed and contract executed with selected firm.

Firms associating with other firms to bring specific expertise and experience to the project are encouraged.

Subsequent to the issuance of this RFP, PARD reserves the right to amend it, waive any requirement or irregularity, request modifications to submittals, provided all firms are treated equally and reject any and all proposal statements for any reason. PARD further reserves the right to award the contract for this project as deemed in its best interest, and to request changes in the composition of any team.

The form of contract to be used for this project shall be the standard City of Dallas Architect Contract.

The City will not entertain modifications to the contract. Questions about this project must be made through the Bonfire website, http://dallascityhall.Bonfirehub.com.

The City of Dallas is not responsible for the non-receipt of submittals. Respondents are cautioned to submit a complete response to all requirements.

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SECTION 4 – DRIVE REQUIREMENTS

Respondents are required to comply with the City of Dallas Developing Regional & Inclusive Vendor Enterprises (DRIVE) Policy. The full policy, including Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goals, evaluation criteria, and required forms, is included in this RFP.

Respondents should review the policy carefully and include all required documentation with their proposal.

Failure to comply with DRIVE requirements may affect proposal evaluation and scoring.

SECTION 5 – SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

Submittals should be prepared simply and economically, providing a straightforward, concise description of the Respondent’s ability to meet the requirements for the project. Elaborate formats, colored displays, promotional materials and so forth are not desired. The submittal is limited to 40 pages. Emphasis should be on completeness and clarity of content. Submittals should be a convincing body of evidence to sell themselves to the Evaluation Team.

Respondents are requested to provide their submittals in vertical 8.5” x 11” format in a PDF file with the name of the project, Two (2) Aquatic Centers, and the prime firm’s name in the file name.

Submittals shall be organized using the following “sections”. Respondents shall respond to each of the items below. Do not answer multiple items with one answer. Every item shall be addressed separately.

Proposals must be submitted electronically by 1:00 PM on Friday, August 7, 2026, to http://dallascityhall.Bonfirehub.com

Submittals should be organized with sections by the following:

1. Contact Sheet:

a. Legal name of firm

b. Date of firm formation

c. Date of opening primary home office, and, if applicable, any branch and local offices

d. Contact person with phone number, fax number, and email address

e. Alternate contact person with phone number, fax number, and email address

f. Current address of office(s)

g. Identify office that will be providing services

h. Legal Business Description (Individual, Partnership, Corporation, Joint Venture, etc.)

i. If firm is not located in Dallas, describe means to achieve a Dallas presence

2. Capabilities, Experiences, Resources:

a. Staff’s areas of expertise

b. Experience with other similar projects

c. History of meeting deadlines

d. History of staying within budget

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e. Expertise of project manager and project team

f. Past performance on City and other contracts (References required)

g. Current financial capability and business practices

3. Capacity and Current Contracts:

a. Staffing size. Key personnel for this project

b. Current workload for key personnel who will be assigned to this project

What are the key personnel’s current projects in the next 12 months? What is the term for those projects?

4. Approach to the Project:

a. What are the critical issues that typically surround these project types and how do you typically address these issues?

b. How well are you familiar with the circumstances surrounding project?

5. Ability to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals:

a. Provide up to three (3) examples of projects in which your firm incorporated green building strategies or sustainability measures. Describe the specific approaches used and their impact on the project.

b. Based on your experience with sustainable development practices, explain how you would apply these practices in your approach to the proposed project.

6. Work Plan:

a. Provide a proposed work plan describing the firm’s approach to completing the conceptual design for the three (3) aquatic center projects. The work plan should demonstrate the firm’s understanding of the project objectives and outline the process for evaluating each site and developing conceptual scope recommendations aligned with available or anticipated project funding.

b. Do you use any special techniques and processes such as Quality Assurance/Quality Control procedures?

7. Prior and current litigation and claims history, including claims history with the City.

8. Business Enterprise Hub - DRIVE Policy Requirements:

1. It is the policy of the City of Dallas to involve certified small business enterprises (SBEs) to the greatest extent feasible in the City’s contracting opportunities. The City further seeks to encourage the growth and development of SBEs, promoting local economic growth and increased competition. In alignment with this commitment the City has adopted the

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Developing Regional & Inclusive Vendor Enterprises (DRIVE) Policy for City of Dallas contracts.

a. The SBE participation goal for this contract is 14.84%

b. As a prerequisite for City Council award, the consultant must demonstrate and document its good faith effort (GFE) to meet the established participation goal. If the highest-ranking proposer fails to adequately document GFE or meet the participation goal, may be denied award of the contract.

c. Assistance in preparing the DRIVE forms may be obtained by sending an email to businessenterprisehub@dallas.gov

2. Equal Employment Opportunity/Nondiscrimination

The selected proposer shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, age, color, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, political opinions or affiliations, genetic characteristics, or disability, consistent with applicable laws. The selected proposer shall prohibit discrimination regarding, but not limited to, the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection of training, including apprenticeship. The selected proposer shall also comply with all applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C.A. §§12301-12233, as amended. The selected proposer agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants, notices setting forth the provisions of this nondiscrimination clause.

3. Developing Regional & Inclusive Vendor Enterprises (DRIVE) Plan – 20 Points Possible

• It is the policy of the City of Dallas to involve certified small business enterprises (SBEs) to the greatest extent feasible in the City’s contracting opportunities. The City further seeks to encourage the growth and development of SBEs, promoting local economic growth and increased competition. In alignment with this commitment the City has adopted the Developing Regional & Inclusive Vendor Enterprises (DRIVE) Policy for City of Dallas contracts.

• Evaluation points shall be awarded as follows:

SBE Utilization – up to 8 points [FORM 605] o Proposed SBE Commitment o First-time Contracting

Local Economic Impact – up to 6 points [FORM 604]

Professional Services for Two (2) Aquatic Centers o Local Workforce o Local Supply Chain Usage o Local Community Investment

Engagement Score – up to 6 points [FORM 606] o Past Subcontractor Utilization o Documented Engagement Efforts

9. Attachments:

a. Sample City of Dallas Architect Contract

b. Insurance Requirements

c. Certifications Form

d. Certification to Enter Contract

e. Conflict of Interest Questionnaire

f. Acknowledgement of House Bill 89

g. Acknowledgement of Senate Bill 252

h. Business Enterprise Hub Forms

SECTION 6 – SELECTION CRITERIA WEIGHTING

2. Capabilities, Experience, Resources 25 points

3. Capacity and Current Contracts 10 points

4. Approach to the Project 20 points

5. Ability to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals 10 points

6. Work Plan 10 points

7. Litigation and Claims History 5 points

8. Drive Requirements 20 points TOTAL POINTS 100 points

SECTION 7 – PROPOSED SCHEDULE

Issue Request for Proposals July 17, 2026 Proposals Due August 7, 2026 Begin Design October 28, 2026